Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Part 3 - Co-Occurring Disorders
CBT strategies are designed to explore client thinking patterns about situations and events, together with their beliefs, values, perceptions, and expectations regarding that experience. CBT approaches in substance use treatment are generally educational, problem-focused, and time-limited. The past two issues of the AM focused on the structure of CBT and the methods and strategies counselors can use to facilitate client changes in thinking and behavior. This issue will highlight tips related to the use of CBT with clients having co-occurring substance use and mental disorders.
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